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Banks Lake South

Washington · 348 residents · 2.44 sq mi
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Banks Lake South is a city of 348 people in Washington. The population has more than doubled since 2000, adding 188 people. Four-year degrees are less common here than nationally, at 9% of adults. This skews young, with a median age of 31.3. Households here earn about 45% less than in Washington as a whole. The foreign-born share is 2%.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 31.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 38%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

348
+118%since 2000
from 160 in 2000
2000 – 2024
143 / sq mi
+154%since 2009
from 56 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
31.3
−41%since 2000
from 53.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Land area
2.44 sq mi
Population, 20002024
801532262993722000201020202024Banks Lake South
2024348
2000201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 52%(7)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 93.7%(13)
US avg: 6%
10 to 147.8%(27)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 1925%(87)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 248.9%(31)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 344.9%(17)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 444.9%(17)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5410.6%(37)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6410.3%(36)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7417.5%(61)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 842.6%(9)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over1.7%(6)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$53,558
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,500 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
$23,091
+24%since 2000
from $18,588 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
24.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 23.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
7.5%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 8.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
0.344
−5%since 2010
from 0.363 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing17.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction17.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade13.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Information2%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2%
US avg: 4.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

$252,100
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $100,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
73.9%
−18.1 ptssince 2000
from 92.0% in 2000
26.1% rent
16.2%
+16.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
2.92 people
+61%since 2010
from 1.81 people in 2010
US average: 2.54
31.8%
+26.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
0.0%
−100.0 ptssince 2010
from 100.0% in 2010
US average: 47.4%
4.7
+26%since 2009
from 3.7 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
35
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.4%(159)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic67.8%(236)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5.5%(19)
Asian2.9%(10)
Other23.9%(83)
60
from 0 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican5.5%(19)
Asian origin
Asian Indian2.9%(10)
Ancestry
Norwegian21.3%(74)
German14.4%(50)
Scottish10.1%(35)
American6.9%(24)
Irish2.9%(10)
Welsh0.9%(3)
Section 05

Education

9.3%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 10.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
+18.9 ptssince 2000
from 81.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
1.6%
−3.8 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

31.5 min
+152%since 2000
from 12.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
86.8%
+37.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
0.0%
−12.8 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
−8.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
13.2%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 17.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
−12.8 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
0.0%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

9.5%
+5.2 ptssince 2011
from 4.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
58.5%
+12.1 ptssince 2011
from 46.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
28.3%
+8.3 ptssince 2020
from 20.0% in 2020
US average: 74.6%
3.3%
−18.0 ptssince 2009
from 21.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
12.5%
−44.9 ptssince 2009
from 57.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

42.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 41.6% in 2009
57.2%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 58.4% in 2009
1.7%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
4.4%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
44.3%
+37.2 ptssince 2012
from 7.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
0.9%
−5.2 ptssince 2013
from 6.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
100.0%
+8.5 ptssince 2017
from 91.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 100.0% in 2020
US average: 95.5%
100.0%
+22.1 ptssince 2020
from 77.9% in 2020
US average: 87.7%
98.2%
−1.8 ptssince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
1.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married28.9%(35)
Married57%(69)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced14%(17)
Women 15+
Never married41.1%(74)
Married47.2%(85)
Widowed5%(9)
Divorced6.7%(12)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

0.9%
−5.2 ptssince 2013
from 6.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
33.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 34.5% in 2020
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
18.7%
−6.1 ptssince 2020
from 24.8% in 2020
US average: 13.8%
32.5%
+10.4 ptssince 2020
from 22.1% in 2020
US average: 18.4%
48.0%
+25.9 ptssince 2020
from 22.1% in 2020
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
3.4%
+3.4 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 2.2%
Any private
49.7%
−9.6 ptssince 2020
from 59.3% in 2020
US average: 67.1%
Any public
77.9%
+33.7 ptssince 2020
from 44.2% in 2020
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)0%(0)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)0%(0)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era100%(12)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War0%(0)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 1%

Share of the 12 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.

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How many people live in Banks Lake South, Washington?

Banks Lake South, Washington has about 348 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Banks Lake South, Washington?

The typical household in Banks Lake South, Washington earns about $53,558 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Banks Lake South, Washington expensive?

In Banks Lake South, Washington, the median home is worth about $252,100.

How educated are people in Banks Lake South, Washington?

About 9.3% of adults age 25 and over in Banks Lake South, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Banks Lake South, Washington?

About 7.5% of people in Banks Lake South, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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